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Valentina is a high-achieving recent school graduate now studying a Bachelor of Arts, bringing fresh and relevant knowledge to support primary and high school students. She excelled in the Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiads, earning the highest individual score at her level and placing in the top 25% nationally, showing genuine mathematical insight, not just rote learning. Recognised with a Principal’s award for outstanding achievement, this tutor understands what it takes to succeed in school assessments and can help students build both skills and confidence.
Through several years of customer-facing roles, Valentina has developed excellent communication skills, explaining information clearly to people of all ages and backgrounds. She is used to listening carefully, breaking tasks into simple steps, and staying calm in high-pressure situations, which translates directly into patient, structured tutoring sessions. This tutor focuses on understanding how each student thinks, then tailoring explanations and examples so that tricky English or Maths concepts finally “click”.
Valentina is highly punctual, organised and attentive to detail, helping students keep on top of homework, assessment preparation and exam techniques. Fluent in English, Arabic and Chaldean, she can support bilingual students and families, and is sensitive to different cultural and learning backgrounds. In sessions, this tutor encourages students to talk through their reasoning, spot small errors early, and build strong study habits, so progress is steady and measurable over time.